There's a simple way to watch DFB-Pokal final 2026 for *FREE*

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You can watch the 2026 DFB-Pokal final between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart completely FREE on Das Erste, and from anywhere with a VPN. The German free-to-air broadcaster will stream every moment of the German Cup final live as Bayern chase a domestic double under Vincent Kompany.

Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart live stream, date, time, channels

The DFB-Pokal final takes place on Saturday, May 23
► Time: 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT / 4 a.m. AEST (Sun.)
• FREE STREAM — Das Erste (Germany)
• U.S. — ESPN Select
• U.K. — Premier Sports
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free

Despite falling short of the Champions League final, Kompany’s Bavarians will be more than satisfied with their season after dominating the Bundesliga, losing just one of their 34 league matches, and now standing on the cusp of DFB-Pokal glory. Standing in their way are defending champions Stuttgart, who will be eager to avenge their 4-2 defeat to Bayern back in April.

Want to catch the German Cup final free on Das Erste? But how can you stream this Germany-only platform from anywhere? Can you watch the final while in the US, Canada, or the UK too? Here’s our full guide to watching the 2026 DFB-Pokal final live free online from anywhere.

How to watch DFB-Pokal final for free

Football fans in Germany are in luck! The local streaming platform Das Erste will be showing the DFB-Pokal final between Bayern and Stuttgart completely free.

To watch Das Erste: Head to the website's Live TV section and scroll to find the channel showing the match. It's a completely free website, and you don't even have to register to watch the DFB-Pokal final.

If you're traveling outside Germany, you can watch the match from wherever you are by using a VPN. Full details on how to do that just below...

How to watch DFB-Pokal final from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the game on your usual subscription? You can still watch Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart live streams thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

NordVPN is our top pick of the options – try it for 30 days with our deal below:

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view your usual German service, you'd select Germany from the server list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Das Erste or another service listed on this page and watch the game.

Which devices can I watch the DFB-Pokal final on Das Erste with?

Das Erste's online streaming platform ARD Mediathek is available via a web browser and as a downloadable app on iOS and Android devices.

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